The last year has been a busy one for Skoda, with the firm launching its first electric car, its first plug-in hybrid and also a new small crossover.
But there is much more on the way both in 2020 and beyond, too. For starters the firm is hoping to have 10 electrified models on sale by 2022, which means Skoda has a busy few years to come.
But what new Skodas can we expect to see? Here we have a look at the models on the way…
New Octavia
Skoda has already shown off the Octavia – it’s best-selling model – and this week it announced prices for its new hatchback and estate, which will start from £22,390 and £23,370.
The new model is even more spacious than its predecessor and it’s more advanced, too, thanks to the introduction of a large touchscreen, along with mild-hybrid powertrains.
While noticeably still an Octavia in design, the new model certainly has a far more handsome design than before. Order books are already open, though you won’t see them arrive in the UK until July.
Skoda’s first electrified vRS model
Skoda’s vRS division is well-known for offering affordable performance cars, and the Octavia has been a staple sporty model for the manufacturer.
But in 2020, the new Octavia vRS will be available with a plug-in hybrid powertrain. Its underpinnings are well-used across the Volkswagen Group, and in fact are similar to those used in the new Superb iV plug-in hybrid.
This Octavia vRS iV will mate a 1.4-litre petrol engine with an electric motor and a 13kWh battery to produce a combined 242bhp and 400Nm of torque. It means you can expect to see 0-60mph in 7.1 seconds, and reach a top speed of 140mph.
It also gains a sportier exterior and interior, too. It’s worth noting that the Octavia vRS is likely to be available with regular petrol and diesel engines, too. New Octavia vRS models are expected to arrive in showrooms in late autumn.
Skoda’s first bespoke EV
Arguably the most important new Skoda to come in the next few years is the Enyaq – an electric SUV and the brand’s first bespoke EV. It will be underpinned by the Volkswagen Group’s MEB platform, which will just be used in battery-powered models.
Skoda has teased the model recently, which shows it having an extended estate car-like SUV shape, though it’s still heavily camouflaged. It’s set to be impressively spacious, though, with its 585-litre boot set to be a particular highlight. Several battery sizes will be offered – up to an 82kWh model, which will be able to travel for a projected 310 miles from a single charge. Skoda has also confirmed that a sporty vRS model will be available as well, along with front- and all-wheel-drive options.
The Enyaq will be unveiled later in the year, and will arrive in showrooms in Spring 2021. A more coupe-like version will also follow.
Kodiaq facelift
Since Skoda introduced its large seven-seat Kodiaq SUV in 2017, this model has proven to be a huge success for the firm. It remains an incredibly safe and spacious family SUV, too.
And later in 2020, or perhaps the start of 2021, you can expect to see a facelifted model. It’s likely to be a rather mild facelift – given how well the model has aged anyway. You should expect to see light design tweaks here and there, while LED headlights are likely to become standard, too.
Elsewhere, safety tech is set to be enhanced, while the plug-in hybrid powertrain used in the Octavia and Superb could also be introduced to the Kodiaq as well – something that would likely prove to be a popular addition to the Kodiaq range.
New Fabia
The Skoda Fabia is the outlier in the Volkswagen Group supermini quartet, with models from Audi, Seat and VW all being much newer and fresher than the Czech firm’s supermini. While the Fabia remains an appealing and affordable hatchback, it is lacking on the technology front for sure, and is the oldest model in the Skoda line-up.
While very few official details are known, the new model will be underpinned by the MQB A0 platform, while it’s set to feature a bolder design and include more modern touches – including a larger touchscreen and digital dials. Expect it to arrive in 2021, though exactly when remains unknown.
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